Belt Testing
Belt Testing: April Schedule
Belt testing for all programs will take place during the second week of April. Students must meet minimum class attendance and skill requirements to be eligible.
March 18, 2026Read More
MiyamotoShidokanKarate
The Triathlon of Martial Arts — Schaumburg, Illinois
The Triathlon
of Martial Arts
What Is Shidokan KarateKarate. Muay Thai. Grappling.
Karate. Muay Thai. Grappling.
One System.
Shidokan Karate is a full-contact hybrid martial art founded by Yoshiji Soeno. It integrates traditional karate striking, Muay Thai clinch and elbow work, and grappling into a single, complete fighting system. It is known worldwide as the Triathlon of Martial Arts because it trains practitioners to fight effectively at every range.
At Miyamoto Dojo, this is the standard. Our students do not specialize in one dimension. They train to be complete.
Full Contact Realism
Training that prepares you for real situations, not choreographed routines.
Technical Precision
Every technique is taught with purpose, detail, and proper form.
Serious Conditioning
Build functional strength, endurance, and the physical edge to back up your skill.
Practical Self-Defense
Learn to protect yourself and the people around you with proven technique.
Discipline That Transfers
The structure of the dojo builds habits that carry into school, work, and life.
Earned Rank
Belt advancement is based on real skill, consistent effort, and personal growth.
Our Identity
Tradition. Discipline. Spirit.
Shidokan Triathlon
Karate · Kick Boxing · Grappling
Miyamoto Dojo
Shidokan Karate · Schaumburg, IL
The Shidokan system. The Miyamoto name. Together they represent a commitment to authentic martial arts training that builds capable, disciplined people.
Miyamoto Dojo represents the Shidokan system with pride. We are committed to developing strong martial artists through disciplined training, respect, perseverance, and character. Our dojo is more than a place to learn technique. It is a place where students build confidence, self-control, and the warrior spirit that carries into everyday life.
The Warrior's Code
Guided by Bushido
At Miyamoto Dojo, training extends beyond technique. We honor the spirit of Bushido, the warrior's path rooted in discipline, respect, courage, integrity, and self-mastery. These are not abstract ideals. They are lived principles that shape how our students train, how they carry themselves, and who they become.
Bushido is the bridge between physical skill and personal character. It is what separates a person who knows how to fight from a person who knows how to live. Every class at this dojo is built on that distinction.
The Six Virtues We Live By
These principles are woven into every class, every interaction, and every standard we hold. They are the foundation of the Miyamoto Dojo culture.
Discipline
The foundation of everything. Discipline is not punishment. It is the daily decision to hold yourself to a standard, especially when no one is watching.
Respect
For your instructors, your training partners, and yourself. Respect is shown through action: how you bow, how you listen, how you carry yourself.
Courage
The willingness to face difficulty head-on. In the dojo, courage means stepping into hard training. In life, it means standing by what is right.
Integrity
Alignment between what you say and what you do. A martial artist of integrity does not cut corners, make excuses, or compromise their character.
Self-Control
True strength is not the ability to strike. It is the ability to restrain. Self-control is the mark of a trained mind and a disciplined body.
Perseverance
The path is long and the work is never finished. Perseverance is the quiet refusal to quit, the commitment to show up and improve, day after day.
Our Programs
Training for Every Level
From first steps on the mat to advanced competition, Miyamoto Dojo offers structured Shidokan Karate programs for every age and skill level.
Class Schedule
Find Your Training Time
Multiple programs running throughout the week. Find the class that fits your schedule and your goals.
Cubs
Ages 4–5
Tuesday5:15 PM – 5:45 PM
Saturday10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
Pre-Lion
Ages 5–8
Tue / Wed / Thu4:30 PM – 5:10 PM
Sunday9:30 AM – 10:10 AM
Lion
Ages 8–18
Tue / Wed / Thu5:50 PM – 6:30 PM
Sunday10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Adult
18+
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Sunday12:10 PM – 12:50 PM
Step on the Mat
Experience what real martial arts training feels like. Try a class at Miyamoto Dojo and see the difference for yourself.
Dojo News
Latest from the Dojo
Tournament dates, belt testing schedules, training updates, and events at Miyamoto Dojo.
Schedule
Holiday Schedule Update
Please review the modified class schedule for the upcoming holiday weekend. Saturday and Sunday classes will run at adjusted times.
March 15, 2026Read More
General
Welcome New Students
A strong welcome to everyone who joined Miyamoto Dojo this month. Your training has begun. Stay consistent, stay disciplined, and trust the process.
March 10, 2026Read More
About Miyamoto DojoA Lineage of Discipline.
A Lineage of Discipline.
A Standard of Excellence.
Miyamoto Dojo is a Shidokan Karate academy in Schaumburg, Illinois, led by Shihan Miyamoto. The dojo carries a direct connection to the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, and that lineage shapes everything we do: the discipline we demand, the standards we set, and the quality of martial artists we develop.
This is not a fitness trend. This is real martial arts training rooted in tradition, built for the real world, and designed to develop people of character.
Schaumburg, IL
Est. Miyamoto Dojo
Train With Purpose
Miyamoto Dojo is where discipline, skill, and character are built. Take the first step.